Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today at Horizon Innovations. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. Join a cross-disciplinary team of pioneers redefining human potential through technological foresight.
Your Impact: Lead horizon scanning for transformative technologies, develop strategic frameworks for 2026+ market landscapes, and influence C-suite decisions on R&D investments. This role blends quantitative analysis with creative intuition to prepare our organization for exponential change.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning for breakthrough technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) with 2026+ implications
- Develop scenario-planning models for global market disruptions and regulatory shifts
- Author annual 'Future State' reports synthesizing complex data into actionable insights
- Collaborate with R&D teams to align innovation portfolios with long-term strategic vision
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed futurism into product development cycles
- Establish KPIs for tracking technological adoption curves and paradigm shifts
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology analysis
- Proven experience developing multi-year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems thinking methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (blockchain, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex concepts for executive audiences
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or technology impact assessments